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Red White and Blue Rice Krispie Treats

Delicious and Easy to make Red, White, and Blue Rice Krispie Treats Are Always A Hit, And Festive For the 4th of July or Memorial Day, or any Patriotic Occasion.
Course 4th of July, Easy Dessert, Rice Krispie Treat
Cuisine American
Keyword 4th of July, Marshmallow, Rice Krispies
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Author Sarah Kozowski

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • Piping bag
  • Star-shaped piping tip

Ingredients

FOR THE RED LAYER:

  • 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cups about 16 marshmallows
  • 2 tsp red food coloring
  • 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal

FOR THE WHITE LAYER:

  • 1 1/4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups about 12 marshmallows
  • 2 tsp white food coloring
  • 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal

FOR THE BLUE LAYER:

  • 1 1/4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups about 12 marshmallows
  • 2 tsp blue food coloring
  • 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal

Decoration

  • Whipped cream, for decorating optional
  • Festive red, white and blue sprinkles optional

Instructions

  • Coat an 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. Set it aside.
  • RED LAYER
  • Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. When the butter has melted add in the marshmallows and food coloring. Stir over low heat until the marshmallows have completely melted and you like the color you've achieved.
  • Remove from heat, pour in the Rice Krispies and transfer the mixture into the prepared cake pan an press it firmly against the inside edge of the pan to form about a 1-2 inch circle layer. Let it cool while you prepare the other layers.
  • WHITE LAYER
  • Melt 1 1/4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. When the butter has melted add in the marshmallows and stir until melted. Add the Rice Krispies and stir until fully combined. Press the mixture firmly inside the red layer border, pushing it down to compact it. Let it cool while you prepare the blue layer.
  • BLUE LAYER
  • Melt 1 1/4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add in the marshmallows and food coloring and stir until desired color is achieved and the marshmallows are melted. Add in the Rice Krispies cereal and stir until combined. Press the mixture firmly inside the white layer border, pushing it down to compact it, and allow it to cool completely in the pan.
  • Once cooled, place a serving plate on top of the pan and invert the pan. Slice into wedges and top with a dollop of whipped cream, and decorate with festive sprinkles (optional).

Notes

 
Preferred Food Coloring - The amount depends on the intensity of color. I use Wilton Gel Colors